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Lubbock Aid Ambulance Franchise Renewal
ORDINANCE NO. 04-3436
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS
GRANTING A FRANCHISE RENEWAL FOR A NON-
EMERGENCY TRANSFER AMBULANCE SERVICE TO
LUBBOCK AID AMBULANCE SERVICE AND REPEALING
CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE IV OF THE PLAINVIEW CODE OF
ORDINANCES IN ITS ENTIRETY.
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview, Texas has provided a private transfer
ambulance service to exist within the corporate limits of the City by Chapter 4,
Article III of the Plainview-Code; and
WHEREAS, Lubbock Aid Ambulance Service has submitted an application
in accordance with the terms of Chapter 4, Article III of the Plainview Code for a
private, non-emergency, transfer ambulance service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview has found sufficient
and justifiable public convenience and necessity for the granting of a non-
exclusive, non-emergency transfer ambulance service to Lubbock Aid
Ambulance Service within the City of Plainview; and
WHEREAS, Lubbock Aid Ambulance Service has requested a renewal of
their current franchise agreement with the City of Plainview, Texas,
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, HEREBY ORDAINS
that:
SECTION I.
Lubbock Aid Ambulance Service is hereby granted a non-exclusive, non-
emergency, transfer ambulance service franchise under the terms and conditions
as set forth in Chapter 4, Article III, of the Plainview Code, as amended.
SECTION II.
The Schedule of Rates to be charged is attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and by
reference, wholly incorporated into this ordinance. Any changes in the rates set
forth in Exhibit A are subject to the provisions of Chapter 4, Article Il!, of the
Plainview Code, as amended.
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SECTION III.
The granting of this franchise does not surrender any government powers not
presently nor hereafter conferred upon the City.
SECTION IV.
This franchise is not transferable.
SECTION V,
Lubbock Aid Ambulance Service will indemnify and hold harmless the City
against all claims arising out of grantees actions under this franchise.
SECTION VI.
This franchise shall, not become effective until grantee files with the City
Secretary's Office written acceptance of this ordinance and franchise granted
herein.
SECTION VII.
The term of the franchise granted by this Ordinance is (4) years. Said term is
subject to the provisions of Chapter 4, Article III, of the Plainview Code as
amended.
SECTION VIII.
Lubbock Aid Ambulance Service agrees to perform any further acts or execute or
deliver subsequent documents, which are necessary to carry out the provisions
of this Agreement.
SECTION IX.
The City of Plainview may terminate this agreement at any time if it finds that
Lubbock Aid Ambulance Service is not complying with the terms of this
Agreement.
SECTION X.
Lubbock Aid Ambulance Service will provide service to all who request such,
regardless of ability to pay.
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SECTION XI.
To the extent that the provision of any existing City Ordinance or Ordinances
inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, such inconsistent provisions
are hereby amended to conform herewith.
SECTION Xll.
Section 4-25 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 4, Article IV, of the City of Plainview code is repealed in its entirety.
SECTION XIII.
Provisions of this ordinance are cumulative and nothing herein shall prevent,
.alter, or diminish the applicability or enforcement of other ordinances restricting,
regulating or governing the subject matter' herein.
PASSED AND APPROVED UPON FIRST READING on 26th' day of October,
2004.
PASSED AND APPROVED UPON SECOND READING on 4th day of
November, 2004.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
· Hinojosa, City Secre a~
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wally HatcyCity Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCHEDULE OF RATES
Base Rate Non-Emergency Basic Life Support $240.00
Base Rate Non-Emergency Basic Life Support
2nd transfer same day $230.00
Base Rate Advanced Life Support/MICU $350.00
Base Rate MICU Level 2 (ALS2)
Specialty Care Transport (SCT) $560.0,0
Mileage
Loaded Mileage/Patient in Ambulance ' $ 8.00
Oxygen $ 32.50
Disposable supplies, equipment and extra services charged separately.
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